Poroshenko ranted on V-Day saying "May 9 will always be a red date in the Ukrainian calendar, just as these red poppies (replacing Russia's St. George's Ribbons) symbolize the remembrance of the fallen."

"We will never celebrate this day under the Russian scenario, because it provides for the cold-blooded use of Victory Day for an apology to the expansionist policy regarding neighbors aimed at keeping them in the sphere of one's influence and restoration of empire."

Truth is polar opposite. Russia is Europe's preeminent peacemaker. Ukrainian fascists are US proxies waging dirty war without mercy on their own people - besides targeting all anti-regime Ukrainians wanting to live free from the scourge of fascism.

Donbass remains in the eye of the storm. Minsk ceasefire terms were dead on arrival. Ukrainian shelling continues daily.

Residential areas are prime targets. On V-Day, Gorlovka was attacked. "The shelling of northern suburbs resumed in the second half of day" after earlier a kindergarten and civilian homes were struck, a local resident explained.

Explosions were heard in nearby villages. Heavy smoke was seen rising. A gas pipeline was destroyed.